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Before Now


No. of pages 208

Published: 2018

Great for age 12-18 years

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A harrowing and heartbreaking standalone romance expertly told with a reverse timeline, BEFORE NOW is another emotional charged novel from suspense author Norah Olson about a young couple who run headlong into tragedy while trying to escape their complicated pasts. Fans of Ellen Hopkins and Jay Asher will fall in love with this this heartbreaking tale of doomed romance, expertly told in reverse order. Against all odds, Atty and Cole have escaped their lives in Minneapolis, leaving judgmental parents and unsavory circumstances behind. Their getaway was anything but clean, however, and both of them are haunted and hounded by the mistakes of their pasts. As their old lives begin to catch up with them, they make an unthinkable choice in order to stay together forever. Attys journal entries offer a telling and poignant look at the decisions that pushed them to the bitter end.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 208 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2018 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Norah Olson is a former journalist who covered criminal cases for a regional New York newspaper and received a prestigious fellowship for her work. She was educated in New England and lives in Manhattan. Twisted Fate is her first novel for young adults.

 

PRAISE FOR WHAT THE DEAD WANT: "Olson provides chills and thrills...truly original." -- Kirkus Reviews

 

"Olson uses her journalism background to great effect. Letters, newspaper clippings, and vintage photographs from Gretchen's ancestors' time provide added detail as Gretchen tries to solve both the racially charged mysteries of the past and the secret behind her mother's disappearance in this atmospheric exploration of family sins." -- Booklist

 

"Sharp character development means that ghost fans will attach to Gretchen quickly, investing in their ultimate success while also enjoying the creepiness of the haunted house. " -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

 

PRAISE FOR TWISTED FATE: "A goose-bump-raising psychological thriller that will engross even the most jaded mystery enthusiast." -- Kirkus Reviews

 

"A riveting, addictive, suspense filled story that haunted me for days. If you're looking for a mysterious, fast-paced, compelling read, this book delivers." -- Alyson Noel, #1 New York Times bestselling author

 

"As dark and twisted as the title promises. Un-putdownable!" -- Michelle Gagnon, author of Don't Turn Around and Don't Look Now

 

"Sexy, complex, and unrelentingly tense, Twisted Fate is a dark, psychological thriller that will set your heart racing." -- Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten and Get Even

 

"A creepy, slow-burn thriller. Olson creates a suspenseful story that gets under your skin. You'll be thinking about it for days afterwards." -- Georgia Clark, author of Parched

 

"Will keep readers guessing until the very last page." -- School Library Journal